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Did you know that your Driver’s License could be suspended if you’re convicted of possession with intent for sale of narcotics or controlled substances?

A 21 year old male was arrested for Possession of Narcotic Controlled Substance For Sale, in violation of Health & Safety Code Section 11351 and Possession of Controlled Substance For Sale, in violation of Health & Safety Code Section 11378.  During the direct examination of the arresting police officer at the Preliminary Hearing, the Court determined that the Defendant had used his vehicle to transport and sell the controlled substances.  The Defendant later accepted a plea bargain offer to avoid a 4 year 8 month prison commitment.

According to the California Vehicle Code 13202. (a), “[a] court may suspend or order that the Department of Motor Vehicles revoke the privilege of any person to operate a motor vehicle upon conviction of any offense related to controlled substances as defined in Division 10 (commencing with Section 11000) of the Health and Safety Code when the use of a motor vehicle was involved in, or incidental to, the commission of the offense.

(b) A court shall order that the department revoke and the department shall revoke the privilege of any person to operate a motor vehicle upon conviction of a violation of Section 11350, 11351, 11352, 11353, 11357, 11359, 11360, or 11361 of the Health and Safety Code when a motor vehicle was involved in, or incidental to, the commission of such offense.

(c) The period of time for suspension or the period after revocation during which the person may not apply for a license shall be determined by the court, but in no event shall such period exceed three years from the date of conviction.

According to this section of the Vehicle Code, the Court could revoke your license for up to three years.  However an experienced attorney can convince the court not to make this finding and help you to preserve your license.  If you’ve been charged with a drug offense, contact The Law Offices of Rodney Nosratabadi at (714) 955-8365 for a free consultation.  Arm yourself with an experienced counsel to help you to avoid harsh punishments and to preserve your driving rights.